Origin: Cultivar of Fuchsia triphylla, a native of Hispaniola that was discovered by Father Charles Plumier between 1689 and 1697. ‘Gartenmeister Bonstedt’ was created by Carl Bonstedt of Germany between 1904 and 1906, along with several other triphylla hybrids.

Cultivation: Prefers well-drained soil in dappled shade or morning sun. Water when the soil begins to dry out. Fertilize with a water-soluble liquid feed every 2 to 4 weeks. Remove seedpods to encourage continued flowering. Prune back wayward shoots and pinch back growing tips to keep the plant dense and bushy. Hardy in Zones 9–10. Elsewhere it can be wintered indoors as a houseplant; give it a rest period in a cool room (45 to 50 degrees) and water sparingly.

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Hello, I am in Hillsboro Oreogn, do I have to cut back my outdoor gartenmeister fuchsia to prepare it or to help it to overwinter outdoors. It is presently about 3 feet tall and has quite a bit of “woody” branches and since I am new to gardening I don’t want to kill this beauty. Thanks for any help you can offer.